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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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